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Large dark gray heron with white head and neck.
Not listed
Indigenous: Blukrein, Gargunja, Gawugmanja, Garwagarwagan, Maanhag, Golu, O-Gomorlo, Gomorlo, White-Necked Crane, Pacific Heron
At a glance
FamilyHerons, Egrets, and Bitterns
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatMarshes, estuaries, river edges, mangroves, mudflats, and shallow water.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from September to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
10889visible hotspots
165189visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
In flight shows white
Behavior
Best separated by flight shape, wing action, and feeding style over open water rather than by long views on land.
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